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Eclipse Photography

Impressive comet | Antonios Pantelidis

Photographer

Antonios Pantelidis

Email

orion42@otenet.gr

Location of photo

Kozani, Greece

Date/Time of photo

January 11, 18:00 local time

Equipment

Nikon D70, Sigma 400mm lens

Description

The comet was spotted only 8 minutes after sunset. It was really impressive with binoculars. Luckily, viewing conditions were perfect here in the northern part of Greece. Solar visitors of this magnitude are always welcome!

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